Senior Budget Manager- Newsroom
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Across our organization, we’re building a workplace where collaboration is essential, diverse voices are heard, and inclusion is the key to our success.
Manages all the financial planning and analysis activities of the News division, which represents ~40% of the company’s expense budget. Provides management and analysis of the divisions’ annual budgets, monthly forecasts, quarterly business reviews and special projects. Serves as a liaison between Finance and the division(s) and complies with established and published accounting guidelines, company policies and internal control procedures.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Forecast & Budgeting
• Develops and manages the annual operating and Capex budgets for the News divisions, with an operating budget of ~$92 million comprised of ~28 cost centers and a $100K capital budget.
• Serves as a strategic partner to SVP of News to help reshape the newsroom budget to align with new vision and priorities.
• Monitors Division’s conformity to budget and advises the News leadership, Senior Director of Finance and the Chief Finance Officer of variances from plan, monthly and quarterly.
• Collaborates with all levels of divisional management, including executive leadership and senior directors, news managers and HR partners to develop financial plans to support division and company goals and strategic initiatives.
• Supervises the News budget manager who assists in budgeting, analysis and advising managers on financial matters.
• Provides analysis and trending, leads budgeting/forecasting processes, and advises management on financial matters and recommends financial solutions.
• Develops and prepares financial models and reports, business narratives and presentations as required. Serves as liaison between Divisions and Finance/Budget.
• Builds and maintains positive, productive relationships with clients to support accurate reporting and to enhance services and reporting provided to clients.
• Identifies and communicates risks and opportunities to News leadership, Senior Director of Financial Planning & Analysis, and Chief Finance Officer.
• Works closely with Development Division. Prepares financial sections of proposals for prospective funders and prepares reports for funders upon completion of projects. Helps ensure that funder's money is spent according to grant rules.
Special projects & analysis
• Prepares dedicated P Ls for new projects and investment areas and performs scenario analysis for proposed investments.
• Develops cost estimates for production and special projects budgets. Estimates costs for breaking news and special events.
• Identifies efficiencies and opportunities to improve financial processes and reporting.
• Conduct ad-hoc analysis as requested.
• Performs other assignments as assigned by SVP of News and the Senior Director, Financial Planning & Analysis.
Expense Analysis
• Analyzes expenses of various types for reasonableness and classification including prepaids, maintenance contracts, one-time expenses, travel and depreciation.
• Analyzes budget, forecast and year-over-year variances on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis and works with Accounting to ensure completeness and accuracy of actuals.
• Advises the Finance team and division heads on ways to manage costs and reorganize, and keeps managers apprised of financial performance on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
Other Tasks
• Provides guidance for divisions on check request submissions, procurement, and creating and managing reference codes.
• Assists in month-end closing process through preparation and submission of journal entries, reconciliation of liability accounts, and open PO validation and in year end audit, as needed.
• Serves as liaison between Accounting and divisions to communicate adherence to procedures and policy changes.
• Works in conjunction with Department Heads to understand business priorities and ensure alignment of budget and forecasts with strategic priorities.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in business, MBA preferred.
REQUIRED SKILLS
• Ten years of financial/budget management including a solid understanding of the principles and practices of accounting, auditing, and financial reporting.
• Expertise in the use of spreadsheet software, web based financial planning tools and other computer skills.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills with strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize projects in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Possess good problem-solving skills and be able to craft and analyze options and make specific
• recommendations that enhance the company’s overall objectives and goals.
• Follow-through is a given in day-to-day business matters.
• Experience managing people
• Strives for continuous improvement and has a strong work ethic.
All applications must include a resume and cover letter to be considered.
NPR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NPR is committed to being an inclusive place to work that welcomes diverse and unique perspectives, all working toward the same goal – to create a more informed public. Qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.